Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 297

“What’s it?” Kieran asked Zenith.

Instead of revealing the item, it was Jesse who’d been lurking by the doorway, suddenly striding into the room. Kieran and Julie’s friend Bolt, who they’d brought with them, thought something was up and followed him in.

Yet all Jesse did was close the room’s drapes before stepping back outside.

Bolt cast a bemused look at Kieran and Julie, only for Kieran to wave him off. Bolt then followed Jesse out, leaving Zenith to switch on the room lights and shut the door.

In the ensuing, eerily silent room, Zenith finally pulled out a small black box from his pocket and handed it to Kieran.

Since Zenith had wrapped it so carefully, it was clear he didn’t want Kieran and Julie to see what was inside.

“Who do you want us to give this to?” Julie asked Zenith.

Zenith didn’t name names, instead saying, “You’ll know when the time comes.”

Kieran set the box on the table, his eyes giving Zenith a measured glance as he asked, “Why are you so sure we’ll help you out?”

“Because I’m Lucian. How’s that for a reason?” Zenith countered, a smile curling up his lips that sent shivers down their spines.

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The truth about Lucian that Julie and Kieran had been chasing for so long was now being self-proclaimed by Zenith, who they’d even used blood samples to test. Yet his devil-may-care attitude and stark difference from Lucian only muddied the waters further…

“So, you’re changing your tune now? No more denial?” Kieran held up the box.

“Didn’t you go for a blood test?” Zenith stood up, leaning onto the table, “After you deliver this to its rightful owner or get the test results from QuadDylan,

come find me.”

With that, Zenith drained his glass of red wine and left, not even touching his food.

Kieran clutched the box in his hand, only to see Zenith pause at the door to say, “Oh, and if you don’t want to get hit by a car again, keep this box a secret. And, I suggest you let her deliver it.”

face full of confusion as she watched Zenith leave. He didn’t turn back.

box from Kieran, then looked up to ask, “The

Cardinal Hotel.”

stared at Zenith’s retreating figure, her face serious.

had Payne scan

back to Kieran, “Kerry, do you think Zenith is really Lucian? Don’t you think there are too

least it’s not a bomb…” Julie muttered, eyeing

crash, how is he walking? Is that some kind of miracle? And that incident with Bertha, he thought she was in cahoots with Julie, right? So, he was seeking justice for you. But that’s not justice, that’s outrageous.

memory.” Julie added.

to take revenge on Julie. But the one

Kieran nodded.

to Feliz Gastro House to save Julie. That was also Lucian’s doing, right? And recently, Lucian got hurt while trying to save Julie.” Payne was getting frustrated, “So, the one who wanted to hurt Julie and the one who saved her multiple times is the same person. Do you think… Lucian didn’t

“I don’t

grabbed the box and Julie’s hand,

after them, “What’s up? Why do I feel like Kerry is looking down on my

a smile, “You misunderstood.

thought, that’s

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Cardinal Hotel.

Kieran arrived, it was already past seven. The entrance was adorned with a red carpet and media on both sides. There were over a dozen valets standing by. Julie was taken by Kieran to get a

was filled with disdain. He hated lovey-dovey couples the most, especially those who flaunted their affection. He was sick

Today, Daniel chose a nude pink evening gown for Julie. It was an elegant design with thin straps on the shoulders, revealing a hint of her fragrant shoulders.

color suited

of Julie’s gown was just balanced, tantalizing, yet not too revealing. The dress was long enough to avoid

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aura as she walked. Kieran’s arm was wrapped around her waist, leading her into the

her

curiously. From powerful businessmen to influential politicians, the attendees were all impeccably dressed, each exuding a sense of class and sophistication. However, none of them seemed

her a reassuring glance, signaling her not to worry

I

they had known each other for years, this was the first time she had attended such a formal business event at